Laboratory Technician

Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to: - Support innovation projects and execute lab formulation processes - Provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions **Essential Roles and Activities**: - Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection - Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC, GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs. - Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab notebooks - Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing - Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines. - Collaborate with external companies (suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, contract laboratories and universities) to evaluate alternative raw materials and technologies. - Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations - Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies - Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste - Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency - Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations - Work in accordance with established SOP’s and procedures - Input into process improvements and working practices - Travel (